#  GENED 1082. Elements of Rhetoric: Persuasive Writing & Public Speaking 

 



 Instructor: [James Engell](/people/james-engell)  
Day & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30-2:45pm  
[Course Website](https://canvas.harvard.edu/courses/83881)

 Rhetorical theory, originating with Aristotle, in contemporary applications. The nature of rhetoric in modern culture; practical examples drawn from American history and literature 1765 to the present; written exercises and attention to public speaking; the history and educational importance of rhetoric in the West; stresses theory and practice as inseparable.